Battle Ground Public Schools

Our Journey to ASCA Model Implementation

Our outcomes for this presentation:

Participants will:•Hear a brief overview of BGPS efforts to implement the ASCA model in grades 5-12•Receive sample resources •Network and learn from your colleagues about what other districts are doing

**Note: We assume that participants have a basic understanding of the ASCA model

District overview• 19 schools– 7 primary schools (no counselors)

– 7 middle schools (.5 counselor in each building)

– 2 comprehensive high schools (10 counselors total)

– 3 alternative schools (part time counselors)

• Approximately 700 teachers• 237 square miles (rural and suburban)

• Approximately 13,000 students• Almost 40% free and reduced lunch

The 4 Quadrants of the American School Counseling Association

Model (ASCA)Management

Delivery System

Foundation

Accountability

Building the “model” in flight….

Our Journey….

Management

Delivery System

Foundation

Accountability

Foundation – Key Points

• Outside facilitator• Support from– District Administration– Union– Building Administration

• Communication with Staff and Building Administration

Our Vision:We maximize student success by guiding and empowering them to beconfident, proactive and future-oriented.

Our Mission:In partnership with the school community, the counseling and guidance program is designed to assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to achieve lifelong success.

Our Beliefs:ALL STUDENTS can achieve success with the proper support, instruction, and guidance. ALL STUDENTS have equal opportunity to learn academic, career, and personal/social skills. ALL STUDENTS are accountable for their own success. ALL STUDENTS have access to a full time, certified school counselor

ASCA Model

Management

Delivery System

Foundation

Accountability

Management – Key Points

• Steering Committee• COD schedule and duties• Use of data• websites for high school and middle schoolshttp://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/https://sites.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/bghs-counseling-department/https://sites.google.com/site/laureensnews/

Reflection & Discussion

• What data do you use or could you use to drive your guidance curriculum?

• What system changes can you put in place to manage your time?

ASCA Model

Management

Delivery System

Foundation

Accountability

Washington School Counseling Association Model (RTI)

Delivery System- Key Points• Determining curriculum – old vs. new• Guidance curriculum– Career planning, bully prevention, Rachel’s Challenge– https://sites.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/

bghs-counseling-department/school-success

• Intervention– Falcon Transition – “Teach One Lead One” – 12

lesson curriculum– http://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/

Reflection & Discussion

• What are some ideas for curriculum/lesson plans you can use in your building? (using data to support need)

ASCA Model

Management

Delivery System

Foundation

Accountability

Accountability – Key Points

• Building principal support for counseling

• Program and counselor agreements

• Results report (year end report)

• Program Audit

What we learned:

• Implementing The National Model Requires:– A Proactive Philosophy– Time (To see tools and processes we use to save

time to use in planning/implementing the National Model, log on to:http://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/

– Support– A Total Counseling Team Commitment

What Would We Do Differently?• Early In The Process:– Complete the ASCA National Model Program Audit– Visit a school or schools using the National Model– Ask for assistance in our own efforts – Use monthly and yearly calendars and

Principal/Counselor Agreements for clarity of responsibilities and to improve accountability

– Learn how to develop and enhance a program using data– Work toward goals that are specific and have

measurable outcomes

Questions?

Our Contact informationSheryl Piper – counselorPiper.sheryl@battlegroundps.org

Steve Rhodes – counselorRhodes.steve@battlegroundps.org

Dora Swart – Assistant PrincipalSwart.dora@battlegroundps.org

Denice Harvey- DirectorHarvey.denice@battlegroundps.org